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Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Course in Redbridge

Cost£2,362.75
Duration22 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start12 Jan 2027
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Early Years Practitioner Level 2 Course in Redbridge. Classes run at Redbridge Institute of Adult Education Gants Hill Campus, part-time during the day.

This early years practitioner qualification builds the knowledge and skills needed to work in nurseries and early years settings. You'll study child development, safeguarding, and how to support children's learning and wellbeing. The course runs over 22 weeks. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as part of your assessment.

You'll finish with the NCFE Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner at Level 2.

Who this course is for

This course is for learners who want to develop the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours required to work in Early Years settings.

Entry requirements

Spoken and written English at Level 2

Enthusiasm and a desire to learn

An interest in the subject and a willingness to take an active part in the class

What you will learn

  • You'll explore child development from birth to five years.
  • You'll learn how to support children's play, learning, and communication.
  • You'll study safeguarding and child protection procedures.
  • You'll develop understanding of health, safety, and wellbeing in early years settings.
  • You'll learn how to work in partnership with parents and carers.
  • You'll build professional behaviours expected in childcare roles.
  • You'll complete a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your skills.

How you will learn

You'll attend classroom-based sessions during the day. Learning is supported by tutor-led teaching and group activities. Assessment is through a portfolio of evidence, which you build up over the course. You'll need to maintain regular attendance and commit time outside class to complete your portfolio.

What you will need to bring

Redbridge Institute of Adult Education Gants Hill Campus will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Early Years Practitioner, supports children's learning and development in a nursery setting.
  • Nursery Assistant, helps deliver daily activities for young children.
  • Early Years Assistant, works alongside qualified practitioners in a childcare setting.
  • Nursery Practitioner, supports children aged birth to five in an early years environment.
  • Playgroup Worker, assists with sessions in community play and childcare settings.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator, the next step for those wanting to take on more responsibility in a nursery setting and count in statutory staffing ratios.
  • Level 3 Award in Childcare and Education, a shorter qualification that broadens your knowledge at Level 3.
  • Early Years Teacher Status, requires a degree first, but this Diploma is a strong foundation toward that goal.
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